Singing Grade 7

Prerequisite

Candidates for Grade 6, 7 or 8 exams must already have passed ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a solo Jazz instrument. For full details including a list of accepted alternatives, see Regulation 1d.

Unaccompanied song

What the examiner looks for

A well-chosen, comfortable key for the candidate’s voice – ideally a singer will know this instinctively and not need a starting note from the piano

Effective tempo choice and inherent sense of rhythm

Instinct and ability for story-telling

Facial involvement – a singer’s eyes are so important

Expressive use of colour and dynamics

Use of rubato where appropriate

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